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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.12, 254.12 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.12, 254.12 and 106.50 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.12 : 254.12 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.12/254.12 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.12x = 254.12 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.12x = 27,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063.78/184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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